How are quilts judged? talk at MDC update

Quilt Exhibit at MDC. Photo by Deborah McCauley

The Minnesota Discovery Center will be holding events in honor of National Quilting Day in partnership with the Going to Pieces Quilt Guild 

March 17, 2012 from 11:30 AM – 3 PM

How are quilts judged in contests?

Tips from Karen Lamppa, a previous judge.

• Demonstrations on paper piecing and embellishment by Karen Lamppa
• Share the joy of quilting with children through kids' quilting crafts and a story time about quilts

 Regular admission applies $5/adults; $3/children; members Free.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Karen Lamppa talk about judging quilts in contests

12:30 PM – 3 PM Kids Crafts and story time

1 – 3 PM – Karen Lamppa demonstration

"How are quilts judged?" Talk at MDC

The Minnesota Discovery Center will be holding events in honor of National Quilting Day in partnership with the Going to Pieces Quilt Guild 

March 17, 2012 from 11:30 AM – 3 PM

How are quilts judged in contests?

Tips from Karen Lamppa, a previous judge.

• Demonstrations on paper piecing and embellishment by Karen Lamppa and Barbara Rinne
• Share the joy of quilting with children through kids' quilting crafts and a story time about quilts

 Regular admission applies $5/adults; $3/children; members Free.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Karen Lamppa talk about judging quilts in contests

12:30 PM – 3 PM Kids Crafts and story time

1 – 3 PM – Barb Rinne and Karen Lamppa demonstrations

Medals of Congressman John A. Blatnik

John A. Blatnik

Pins and buttons from the John A. Blatnik Collection.

Congressman John A. Blatnik was born in Chisholm, MN. He was chemistry teacher in Chisholmbefore serving as senator from 1940-1944. At the age of 29 in 1940, he was the youngest member ever elected to the Minnesota State Senate. In 1942, he joined the United States Army Air Corps as chief of the Office of Strategic Services’ mission. His familiarity with the Slovenian and Serbo-Croatian languages helped him while working behind German lines as an intelligents agent. He set up a system that rescued nearly 400 downed airmen, earning him the rank of captain and many medals.  

In 1946, Congressman Blatnik was elected to congress and won 13 times more. He wrote the Clean Water Act, which passed in 1972.

Bronze Medal Star, the fourth highest combat award. John A. Blatnik Collection.

USFA Medal. John A. Blatnik Collection